Mysore Silk sarees – Your Shopping is Incomplete without One!

 

Saree is the one attire that brings out the beauty of an Indian woman and a place of pride in a women’s wardrobe. There are different kinds of sarees but Mysore silk sarees making her look elegant.

These sarees are produced in the city of Mysore. The Factory was set up by the Maharaja of Mysore to meet the requirements of the women of the Mysore Palace. In 1980 it was handed over to the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation Ltd and is popularly known as KSIC. It is the only organization where the entire gamut of silk production right from the rearing of the cocoon to silk weaving is done under one roof. Mysore silk saris have been registered as a Geographical Indicator under Intellectual Property Rights in 2005. This oldest silk factory produces almost 4,00,000 meters of Mysore silk every year. The craftsmanship and quality of the Mysore silk saree are unmatched. The sarees were inspired by the period in history. You can still see traditional South-Indian motifs in these Mysore silk saree collection.

Mysore silk is 100% pure silk fabric, blended with 100% pure gold zari {65% silver and 0.65 % gold} in crepe-de-chine and georgette varieties (texture).

There is quite a variety that you can choose from Chinese Crepe, Zari-bordered printed crepe silk sarees, semi crepe sarees, Georgette Sarees. You have a choice of more than 100 colors to choose from. The 100% pure zari on the saree will not tarnish even after much use. To provide uniqueness to each saree, KSIC gives a guarantee on its zari in the form of an embroidered code number. It is believed that sometimes women would get the sari melted to use the gold in it.

The Mysore silk saris are deliberately simple in their smooth texture and minimalist design. Beautiful monochrome saris with contrasting borders and zari work give an unmatched elegance to the sari. The saree even after much use still manages to look new, that is the unique feature of the Mysore silk sarees.

Today printed Mysore silk saris come in a wide range of stylish prints that are gaining preference in the market. These printed Mysore silk saris can be worn on any occasion. Big prints and pastel colors add grace to the person wearing it.

This Yellow printed border with stripes printed pallu and the most fashionable blouse is an eyeball grabber. Printed Mysore silk saris like these are slowly gaining popularity.

Bright Blue saree with lovely motifs of flowers on the pleats with designer border and printed pallu makes this a truly distinct sari!

Many of the new printed Mysore silk saris do not have the usual zari border or Buttas. They have bold design and patterns in bright colors which have a contemporary appeal. This sari in vivid magenta and green, with a thin checkered border and a floral print on the pleats looks very unique and arty.